**Note**I do not know what has kept me away from this part of my blog for so long. As some of you know, I have a very difficult time with pregnancy, and this one was no exception. Now that my littlest one is two months old, I am starting to feel like myself again. I'm so excited to jump back into II Samuel, and if there is anyone out there still interested in joining me, I'd love to hear from you. Let's do this!
v1 "...that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake." We seem to have a built-in need to honor those who have passed--to help those left behind since we can't help the one we loved. My grandmother passed away several years ago after a very long battle with breast cancer. And still today, her daughters and their families are a frenzy of activity in her name--raising money and trying to help those with the same struggle.
v3 Finally some more information about Jonathan's son.
v6 I'm sure, being the only heir to a defeated king, that this young man was afraid for his life.
v7-8 The friendship bond, the souls-knit-together bond, of David and Jonathan is just as strong as ever. But it doesn't make much sense to Mephibosheth.
v9-10 David had every right to keep the property of the former king to himself. But David has an unusually clear understanding of the God he serves. He believes that God will bless his kingdom as promised. Why would he hold onto the land of a fallen king?
I wish I had a better perspective on this. There is a fine line between good stewardship (saving money, avoiding debt, etc) and greed. How can we be good stewards and still give freely as the Lord gives to us? I haven't found the right balance yet, but I'm trying to get closer!
v4 In retrospect, publicly humiliating David's men, who were sent there to send kindness probably wasn't the best idea.
v9-14 The mighty brothers lead their country to victory.
v19 After a 2nd defeat, Arameans realize that servatude with peace might be the best choice for the future of their people.
Next time: II Samuel 11-12 ADULTERY
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